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Mrsalad, it's an anagram (forced) but you have two incorrect letters (the N and I).

21d hint.
A word I didn't know.
A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way. (swells)
Sort of the opposite of me according to my wife.

Norah, sincere apologies to you and the Forum - I’ll keep my trap shut😉

I apologise to all concerned. I enjoy and value this forum particularly its friendliness.

Rafflesthegt and Unlockholmes

Thank you both for apologising, please don’t worry any more about it.

No harm was done as I was told about the posts before the discussion turned into a slanging match, which from past experience it would have done.

All the best to you both, I hope you continue to enjoy the Forum.

8across: I’m thinking ‘positive’ but can’t see why. Help!

Looks like the lunatics have taken over the asylum this edition.... where's that pendant Campervan when you need it?

Anagram of D(emocrat), R(epublican) and NOTICE - “guiding principle” is the definition.

Thank you for your help jwf. All done now.

Thankfully some bright lad is now on Utube walking through this xword. So this Forum can be consigned to spam file of history.
Trebles all round, chin chin!!!!